Need help with these 2-

15. The six climate regions into which geographers have divided the earth are defined mainly by
a. latitude and elevation
b. temperature and precipitation
c. atmospheric pressure
d. location and landforms

I'm not sure but I think it might be B or D

16. Because of warm temperatures and plentiful rainfall, the natural vegetation in areas nearest to the equator consists of
a. an abundance of chapparal plants
b. thick tropical rain forests.
c. relatively few plants
d. evergreen trees and low bushes
A?

Thanks
-MC

For 15: http://www.answers.com/topic/climate

For 16: http://www.answers.com/topic/chaparral

Rethink both and then repost.

OK, I think #15 is B and I'm still not sure about #16

-MC

What do you think "warm temperatures and plentiful rainfall" produce?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_rain_forests

Thanks

-MC

For question 15, the answer is b) temperature and precipitation.

To determine the answer, you can break down the question and eliminate some options. The question asks about the six climate regions divided by geographers. Since geographers focus on studying and categorizing climate patterns, it is unlikely that atmospheric pressure (option c) alone would be the defining factor for dividing climate regions. Additionally, location and landforms (option d) may play a role in influencing climate patterns, but they do not solely define the climate regions.

This leaves us with options a and b. Latitude and elevation (option a) are factors that influence climate, but they are not the primary defining factors for the six climate regions. Temperature and precipitation (option b) are the key elements that determine climate types. Various combinations of temperature and precipitation patterns help geographers classify climates into different regions.

For question 16, the answer is b) thick tropical rain forests.

To find the answer, consider the information provided in the question. It states that areas nearest to the equator have warm temperatures and plentiful rainfall. This description aligns with the characteristics of tropical rainforests. These regions support a high diversity of plant life due to the warmth and ample moisture, making tropical rainforests the natural vegetation found near the equator. Hence, option b is the correct answer.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.